UNOFFICIAL RESULTS - April 5, 2005

Primary to General Election Advancement Criteria

Category 1 Population: 50,000 or more inhabitants:

If one candidate receives a simple majority of the vote in the Primary Election, that candidate is the only candidate that progresses to the General Election ballot.

If no candidate receives a simple majority of the vote, then the two candidates who receive the greatest number of votes in the Primary advance to the General Election.

If multiple seats are open, twice the number of candidates for the total number of open seats advance to the General Election (EXAMPLE: Two open seats, four top vote getters advance to General Election).

Category 2 Population: 5,000-50,000 inhabitants:

Mesquite

If one candidate receives a simple majority of the vote in the Primary Election, that candidate is the only candidate that progresses to the General Election ballot.

If no candidate receives a simple majority of the vote, then the two candidates who receive the greatest number of votes in the Primary advance to the General Election

If multiple seats are open, twice the number of candidates for the total number of open seats advance to the General Election (EXAMPLE: Two open seats, four top vote getters advance to General Election).

Category 3 Population: Less than 5,000 inhabitants

Each city has its individual criteria for advancement from the Primary to the General Election. Contact County/City Clerk for exact criteria.